ZooM 3D printed Lampshade

Created on: 22 April, 2014

Created as a programmable object in generative design software, ‘ZooM 3D printed Lampshade’ has a structure created from hundreds of repeating elements that together form a series of interlocking spirals.

3D printing allows this pentagonal lampshade to be manufactured flat and completely assembled; folded out, it’s flexible like a textile, while maintaining its form like a rigid product. The semi-transparent structure shields the bulb’s glare, while transmitting light efficiently.

Seeing the product unfold from a flat disc to a full sized lampshade never ceases to amaze. From there, all that is needed is a simple cord and bulb socket to create a functional, architectural lamp.

The ZooM 3D printed Lampshade comes in a 19 or 27 rows lampshade and is currently only available in black and white versions and available via Shapeways and i.Materialise in white polyamide.